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- LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead USA Basketball in the Olympics against Serbia.
- Despite illness, Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid are expected to play in the opening game.
- Davis highlights the importance of not underestimating any Olympic opponents.
Team USA Gears Up for Olympic Challenge
USA Basketball, featuring stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, is set to commence their Olympic journey against Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic.
The Los Angeles Lakers duo, who shone in exhibition games, are crucial to the USA’s gold medal aspirations. The team’s defensive prowess, especially from big men Davis, Joel Embiid, and Bam Adebayo, was on full display in their exhibition win over Serbia. However, both Davis and Embiid have been battling illnesses. Head coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic about their participation in Sunday’s game, with Davis returning to practice on Saturday.
Davis, still recovering, expressed excitement about competing against Jokic, acknowledging the heightened role the NBA MVP plays in international games. Despite coming off the bench, Davis is expected to play significant minutes to counter Jokic’s impact. He also stressed the importance of respecting every opponent, dismissing any notion of complacency within the star-studded USA team.
The matchup promises to be a thrilling display of basketball, with Davis and Jokic’s encounters always captivating fans. With the talent surrounding Davis, the USA is poised to have an advantage in international play.
